Freshmen
Where should I live?
Where you should live is very much a matter of personal choice. There isn’t an overall “best” housing facility. Look through the descriptions of freshman buildings and see which fit your personal preferences.
I am a __________ major. Should I live in a particular building?
While some of our buildings have special interest programs geared toward academics fields (such as the Music Floor or Women in Science and Engineering), in general, where you live has little to do with your major. As a freshman, your classes are likely to spread around campus rather than concentrated in a specific location. The USC campus is relatively small and academic buildings are just a 10 or 15 minute walk from freshman housing.
What if I want to tour or see a building?
Since our housing facilities are used year-round, tours of living areas are not possible. Buildings will be pointed out during freshman orientations and virtual tours are always available on our web site.
I applied by May 1st. Why didn’t I get my first housing choice?
May 1st is the application deadline for freshmen to be guaranteed a space in housing, but they are not guaranteed a particular space. Assignments are made based on application date, so those students who applied early, well before May 1, had the best chances to get their top preferences.
What about housing for next year?
Returning residents may apply for housing for the upcoming year through our USC Housing Renewal process (UHR). Current freshmen applying to return to housing for their sophomore year are
guaranteed housing if they participate in UHR and follow all the necessary procedures. UHR takes place January through March. More information about next year’s UHR will be available in December.
I am admitted for Spring. When can I apply for housing?
You can apply beginning July 1st. Check
here for more information on spring housing.
The Living at USC brochure lists Century as a choice for incoming freshmen, but it is not indicated as such on the web site. Is Century available for freshmen?
Due to changes made after the publication of our brochure, we have had to convert Century's resident population designation from freshmen to upperclassmen. Incoming freshmen who really want to live in an apartment should list Parkside Apartments as one of their preferences.